If you are close to northern VA, I URGE you to attempt to come to this rally in Bull Run this saturday! there's going to be much press, and they're hoping for a large crowd to rock the nation! or at least... get good press coverage

Why: To rally support and join forces between multiple organizations to defeat the insidious, hurtful consitutional amendment on the ballot in Virginia this November. You can read about the amendment and what it does at http://www.votenova.org/resources. THIS IS WINNABLE ~ come and find out how you can help! Information will be available on voter registration efforts as well as resources on how folks can work to defeat this amendment.

Directions: From I-66, take Route 28 South towards Manassas (Exit 53A). Follow for roughly 7.5 miles into Old Town Manassas. The church will be on your left hand side at the corner of Main and Center. A map is available by clicking here:

Remember why we are fighting - the proposed Constitutional Amendment on the ballot in November:

That only a union between one man and one woman may be a marriage valid in or recognized by this Commonwealth and its political subdivisions.

This Commonwealth and its political subdivisions shall not create or recognize a legal status for relationships of unmarried individuals that intends to approximate the design, qualities, significance, or effects of marriage. Nor shall this Commonwealth or its political subdivisions create or recognize another union, partnership, or other legal status to which is assigned the rights, benefits, obligations, qualities, or effects of marriage.

I've checked several restaurants near the church, but the earliest any of them open for business is 11:30; I thought pretty tight for a 12:00 event at the church. I'll keep looking, but meanwhile, a picnic is sounding better and better to me!

haven't heard back from brian, I figure we can bring some literature. I don't think I could put anything together at this point, but if you have anything Bess, that'd be great. in fact, I should work on a fsm forum phamphlet....

anyway, I found a grill that opens at 11, so I say we go there.

its

Fosters Grille
9411 West St, at Center St.

two blocks from BRUU, so we can meet at either the church or the grille. they've got charboiled burgers, vegeburgers, shakes, fries, salads. something for everyone. I'll post this in VA gathering as well.

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Speaking of fun, I thought the lunch (singing Jesus Christ Superstar songs off Q's ipod) and the rally (Q's Dad is the greatest laugher) and meeting Lingua (super person!) and getting all fired up about this cause was really a great experience. On the way out that bald guy with the suspenders (one of the speakers) gave me a big hug and kiss, thanked me for showing up and invited me back to the church. He complained that no-one protested the rally, he seemed to be wanting a fight. Funny guy.

I went to a BBQ afterward and showed them the flyers. Everyone, including my very dear and very Catholic friend, said that they would vote No on the amendment, so I might have reached my ten-person goal all ready.